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Finding the Third Proportional to 13.71 and 18.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 13.71 and 18.63 is: 25.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.71 : 18.63 = 18.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.71/18.63 = 18.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.71x = 18.63 × 18.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.71x = 347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347.18/13.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.32

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